Market Wise Q&A: It's Not a Bad Thing to Have a Good Attorney

Pat Kapowich for the San Jose Mercury News
Q:We sold our home in 2005 and are now being sued by the buyers. We were referred to a real estate attorney. When we told him the name of the attorney representing the buyers, he responded nonchalantly, “Oh, I know him, he’s a good attorney!” This unconcerned attitude makes us very uncomfortable. Why would he say such a thing? Should we look for a “good attorney,” too?

A: It sounds like your search is over. You had the smarts to engage a real estate attorney. Many people don’t. Big Mistake. Secondly, only a good attorney would acknowledge the deftness of the opposing counsel with poised self-assurance. Results will be sooner and legal fees will be lower with a good real estate attorney on both sides of a dispute. Last, if you were referred to this attorney by a satisfied client, it’s time to prepare your case.

5-10-08

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